- Distance: 25.9 km
- Duration: 24 min
The average train between Recklinghausen and Essen takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Recklinghausen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Recklinghausen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Recklinghausen is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Recklinghausen station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Recklinghausen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Recklinghausen Hbf station.
Recklinghausen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Recklinghausen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Recklinghausen and Essen is 21.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–20 and the journey takes 23 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.
